Technology Needs Assessment. Describe the processes(s) used to determine
the technology needs for the LEA for 2016-2018 and briefly summarize the needs
that have been determined. Make sure to include any technology needs that will
be supported through E-rate discounts, such as telephone, telecommunications
access, Internet, and other E-rate eligible services:

The Battle Lake School has researched the technology needs of our
school by surveying the staff and students in grades six through twelve. The
survey addressed the needs in equipment, software, access, and training.

The support staff and teaching staff continue to look for
furthering technology opportunities for the school.

Our school is data
driven, we will continue to identify studentís needs through test results and investigate
technology opportunities that would provide further avenues for improving
student performance.

Goals
and Strategies. List
the specific goals and strategies for 2016-2018 that address how your LEA will
use technology to deliver education and assist with school administration:

Replace and improve the current
phone system

Evaluate and expand our
bandwidth as our needs increase

Evaluate and expand our
wireless access as needed

Provide more hands on
technology equipment for students and staff

Replace older technology
equipment

Expand online learning and
software opportunities

Provide more staff development
opportunities on new technologies

Expand technology support as
more equipment is added

Increase student access to
technology

Continue to pursue funding
opportunities such as grants and donations

Continue to research new
technology and trends

Professional
Development Plan.
Describe the professional development strategies you have in place for 2016-2018
to ensure LEA staff are prepared to use the technology
infrastructure, software programs, and online resources provided:

Part
I.† Professional Development In-service

1.† Expose staff to emerging technology.

2.† Learn how to integrate technology into daily
practice in a way that augments instruction and learning.

Part
II.† Technology Integration Summer
Academy

1.† Provide teachers with time to focus on
developing familiarity and skills with present and emerging technology.

2.
Provide teachers with time to construct lessons that utilize technology to
better facility learning goals.† The
development of higher order thinking skills and creativity will be emphasized
in lesson development.

Evaluation. Explain the evaluation process for your
technology plan for 2016-2018, including timeline, roles and responsibilities,
and information gathered to assess how the technology plan goals and strategies
are being met:

The Battle Lake School staff and all students in grades 6-12 were
surveyed in February of 2015 on our schoolís technology equipment, software,
access and training to determine our technology needs. The technology
strengths and weaknesses of the district will be analyzed by our technology
team and the administration to determine the most effective methods of
addressing these needs.

A follow up survey will be administered in 2017 to evaluate the
schoolís technology progress.

Each year a technology request form is filled out by all the staff
to determine needs and new trends. The requests are researched and quotes
are collected. The technology team meets to prioritize the requests.
The team uses the current technology plan as a guide to the districtís
long range plans to make their recommendations for purchases.

Optional
Links. Provide
links to district strategic planning documents, survey instruments, policies,
or other resources that were used to provide data and help prepare the
technology plan:

Provide additional links to support your technology plan;
document will expand to fit.

Link to
Current Technology Plan. Provide
the link on the LEA website where the technology plan will be posted and
updated throughout the planning period: